COMMUNITY

from Eumundi Voice - Issue 82, 23 November 2023

WHAT’S ON?

Noosa recycling app

Noosa Council is making it easier for residents to recycle and reduce waste with a new webbased app. Tell the website what items you’d like to recycle or no longer need and find a list of Noosa-specific options to either recycle the item or donate it for repair and reuse. The app features an interactive map with places to recycle, repair, donate and safely dispose of items within the Noosa shire.

The Noosa Sorting Guide, accessible through Recycle Mate, provides clarity on recyclable items and identifies nearby away-from-home recycling and recovery options. Council partnered with Recycle Mate, an initiative of the Australian Recycling Industry, in an Australian-

Garden organics bins

Please recycle right!

first project to create the custom web-based program especially for Noosa locals.

With an item directory of over 7,000 items the Recycle Mate guide is connected to a national program which is constantly updated from community searches across Australia. Every question asked helps Recycle Mate continually improve this resource. If an answer isn’t immediately available your question will be logged and Recycle Mate will work to find you the answer. Visit: noosa.qld.gov.au/sort-waste.

Noosa Biosphere awards

The Noosa Biosphere Awards, an initiative of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, recently announced this year's finalists with winners to be crowned at an awards ceremony on 30 November.

Noosa is recognised globally for its outstanding biodiversity values and rich cultural history. Designation by UNESCO as the Noosa Biosphere Reserve recognises ongoing community efforts to maintain a balance between people and nature.

The awards celebrate individuals, businesses and organisations implementing local solutions to the global challenges of sustainable development and addressing climate change. It recognises people who are making a difference in our community and championing sustainability across land, water, wildlife, and people and economy. Awards tickets: noosabiosphere.org. au/awards.

Business News

Bella 101

Bella 101 recently opened in the Old Bakery, one of Eumundi’s most beautiful and historic buildings on Memorial Dr. A relaxed, modern Australian restaurant they offer a range of breakfast and lunch options, great coffee, tapas, wine and cocktails.

I popped in one morning to have a Padre coffee and a mini almond croissant … delicious! The cabinet contained cakes, wraps and quiches. Lunches are à la carte and afternoon snacks are available.

Open on Wednesday from 6am-4pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6am-9pm and Sunday from 6am-3pm. On Thursday nights Bella 101 has a 'locals' night' with two main meals and two drinks of beer, wine or soft drink for $59. Drop in, meet the friendly staff and check out the food.

Visit: t.ly/6Zxk-. Clytie Glass

Eumundi Voice donation applications open

Eumundi Voice is calling for applications from local community organisations seeking financial assistance for their projects or support for their activities.

Eumundi Voice is a key fundraising project run by the not-for-profit organisation Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd (ERIL) and supported by dozens of volunteers. Funds raised from its production are distributed to community organisations. Eumundi Voice has donated more than $38,500 in just over three years of operation.

To apply for a donation visit: eumundivoice.com. au/fundraising-donations. Applications close on 30 November.

Moon Mountain Sanctuary

"The best kept secret in Eumundi.” … That's how one visitor to Moon Mountain Sanctuary on Lone Hand Rd described the 35-acre property of Ron and Lynn Scott who moved to Eumundi from Sydney seeking quietness in their semiretirement.

Eumundi Cup

More than 50 punters enjoyed a Eumundistyle gathering at Sunrise Rd, Eumundi on 7 November with lunch and revelry for the running of the Eumundi Cup, the thrill of winning the sweepstakes or raffles and the chance to be recognised for 'fashion on the field'.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Eumundi the day raised funds to support Eumundi State School’s student wellbeing programs. It was a great occasion to catch-up with friends and family and an excuse to ‘dress-to-the-nines’.

The property has an amazing aspect with a beautiful view of Mt Cooroy known as ‘Moon Mountain’. It was designed to include domestic buildings without the fences or barricades typical of rural properties.

New structures forge a relationship with a herd of brumbies that have close-to-free rein, together with more than 60 magnificent sculptures situated across the sanctuary’s contours.

Ron and Lynn have a mission to promote art and particularly sculpture for beginning and worldranking artists with reclining silver kangaroos, a funky-painted Morris Minor and iron forms inviting closer inspection.

The Rotary Club of Eumundi recently visited the property to learn more about supporting art in our area and enjoyed the superb hinterland views.

Eumundi Extravaganza

This year's Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza will be held from 1-7pm on Sunday 3 December at the Eumundi Markets' carpark on Napier Rd. It's a free event – free rides, free entry and free entertainment!

The organisers Eumundi and District Historical Association have pulled out all stops. The audience can look forward to six hours of entertainment under a grand marquee. Performers will include the Noosa District Concert Band, Eumundi State School Choir and Band, Eumundi Callisthenics, Good Shepherd Lutheran College Orchestra, Soul in Motion, The Kitty Kats, Fit Barre, The Santa Show and the Sundowners.

Based on last year's success the reindeer will return again this year and are sure to be a hit with the kids – and adults! Enjoy raffles, food and market stalls with an array of Christmas gift ideas, face painting and fireworks. The Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza is sponsored by local businesses and the Sunshine Coast Council. Visit: eumundichristmas.com.

Eumundi Christmas night market

The Eumundi Christmas night market will be held twice this year from 4-8pm on 8 December and 22 December. Enjoy artisan and food stalls, live music and of course a chance to see Santa. Visit: eumundimarkets.com.au.

Belli Hall Christmas talent show

If you can sing, dance, juggle or want to showcase your talents on stage then why not get your act together and perform on the Belli Community Hall stage from 4-8pm on 9 December for your chance to win a prize. Register your kids and they will receive a gift from Santa at this night of fun and frivolity. There will be an open bar (no BYO) and bring a plate to share. To register your act and advise the number of children email: felicity.bickerton@gmail.com.

Christmas chorale

FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER, 7PM

SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER, 2PM

THE J NOOSA

TICKETS $42 adults / $30 student/child

BOOKINGS

07 5329 6560 | www.thej.com.au

Noosa Chorale will present its Christmas chorale at The J Theatre, Noosaville on 15 and 16 December. Conducted by Guillame Lemay-Yates this will be their final performance for the year. Bookings: thej.com.au or phone 5329 6560.

Cooroy Butter Factory Christmas market

In conjunction with the Christmas in Cooroy evening on 8 December the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre will host a Christmas market. Enjoy food trucks, live music, a pottery throwdown, market stalls, a pop-up bar, the Butter Factory’s artisan store and Eclectica art awards exhibition from 4-8pm. Visit: fb.me/ e/4CQVrO67d.

Christmas in Cooroy

The great Santa race is on again at Christmas in Cooroy on 8 December and the Christmas tree will be lit at dusk. Entries are open for the decorated bike competition and jingle joggers jaunt around Cooroy competition. Entertainment will include the Miss Donna magic show, line dancers, a climbing wall, the Nova Star stilt walkers and more! Events run from 5.30-8.30pm on Emerald St and Maple St. Local businesses will open for late night trading. To register for competitions visit: cooroy.com.au.

Christmas fair Cooroy

QCWA Cooroy will host a Christmas fair from 8am on 2 December at the QCWA hall on Maple St. There’ll be handicrafts, Christmas gifts, cakes, slices and jams, tea and coffee, sandwiches and cold drinks available. To book a table phone Wendy on 5447 6140.

Kenilworth Christmas

Santa, fireworks, a laser show, free admission and rides and mega raffle draws – what more could you want for Christmas? Head over to the Kenilworth Christmas celebrations at the showgrounds from 4pm on 14 December. Santa will arrive at 6pm and the mega raffle draw starts at 7pm followed by fireworks and a laser show at 8pm. Bring a rug and a chair for a cosy evening under the stars. Visit: allevents.in/kenilworth.

Pomona Night of Lights

The Pomona Night of Lights is on again this year from 5-8.30pm on 14 December at Stan Topper Park. The Pomona festive community choir will perform together with local musicians. Enjoy a laser show extravaganza and Christmas raffles. Santa will be there too! The Night of Lights is hosted by the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club and

Pomona and District Community House. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Pomona late-night trading street fair

A new event on this year's local Christmas calendar is Pomona’s Christmas market and late-night trading street fair from 4.30-8pm on 1 December at Station St and Reserve St.

Local producers and artisans are invited to present handmade items to create a Christmas market feel. Matt Golinski will provide cooking demonstrations with tastings from local producers, the Lions Club will host a sausage sizzle and Santa arrives at 6.30pm. See businesses decked out in an Australian bush theme as part of the competition to find matching native birds and animals. Visit: fb.me/e/3hnjFYpuc and carols by candlelight with The Kitty Kats. The evening will feature the biggest fireworks display ever over the river at 8pm. Visit www. tewantin.town.

Tewantin Christmas carnival

Tewantin Noosa RSL presents the Tewantin Christmas carnival at the RSL Memorial Park, Tewantin from 4-8pm on 10 December. Entry is free and there’ll be rides, food stalls, live music

A Kin Kin Christmas

Kin Kin is hosting a Christmas market at the Kin Kin oval from 8am-12pm on 3 December where you can shop for unique, handmade and artisan gifts and support the local community.

This year the spotlight is on local growers and food artisans who support the slow food philosophy. They’ll be showcasing products sure to make a delicious addition to your Christmas feast. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa and Katie the Kin Kin koala and even take a free pony ride around the market.

The Kin Kin Community Group village Christmas celebration will take place on Saturday 9 December with details TBC. Visit:facebook.com/ groups/kinkincommunitygroup.

Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy

Santa and his helpers are hitting the streets across the region from 4 to 7 December as part of the 2023 Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy.

Now in its fourth year the convoy is a Noosa Council collaboration with local emergency services and partners to celebrate what we love about our shire and to get the Cont. p18 festive fun rolling. Residents are encouraged to stand in their driveway and celebrate with neighbours as the convoy passes through the identified streets with plenty of giveaways at scheduled stops. Details at: noosa. qld.gov.au/christmas-convoy.